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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 295.74 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 295.74 and 190.47 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 295.74 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/295.74 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 295.74 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 56,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,329.60/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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